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August 12, 2024

Illinois school worker sentenced to 9 years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings

A former food service director for an Illinois school district was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings meant for students.

August 10, 2024

Woman found dead in O'Hare airport baggage machinery was a suicide: police

Authorities say that the death of a woman whose body was discovered inside baggage machinery at O'Hare International Airport has been ruled a suicide.

August 9, 2024

Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor's expenses revealed by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed her findings against embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard for her alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.

August 8, 2024

Former Chicago Mayor Lightfoot reveals Tiffany Henyard's spending habits

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday presented a report to Dolton residents on Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s spending habits at the expense of taxpayers. (FOX 32)

August 7, 2024

Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor boots residents from public meeting as town cuts off government credit card

Residents living in the Village of Dolton, Illinois, continue showing up to board meetings to question how their community is being run amid investigations.

August 4, 2024

Barack Obama's political career kicked off in the Illinois State Senate, evolved into a two-term presidency

Barack Obama began his career in politics as a senator in Illinois. He went on to serve two terms as president of the United States, from 2009 until 2017.

August 1, 2024

Trump vs. NABJ: Hostility and questions about journalism

Former President Trump took to the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday, which proved contentious for both himself and the hosting organization.

July 30, 2024

Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago

Former President Trump will participate in a discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago, Illinois, his campaign said.

July 28, 2024

Pritzker downplays importance of Harris VP choice

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker downplayed the importance of who Vice President Kamala Harris picks as her running mate, arguing it likely will not determine who wins the election.

July 24, 2024

New report identifies best and worst US states for religious liberty

First Liberty Institute released its annual "Religious Liberty in the States" report, which ranks states on how well they are doing on protecting religious liberty.